Turkey Hunting Seasons
Wild Turkey Seasons and Bag Limits
| Season | Dates | Seasonal Bag Limit | Daily Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Wild Turkey (bow and arrow, crossbow or shotgun) |
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| Wildlife Management Districts 15-17, 20-25 September 19, 2022 - November 7, 2022 |
5 Wild Turkeys, either sex, any age* | No more than two wild turkeys may be harvested per permit holder per day, but cannot exceed the WMD bag limit. | |
| Wildlife Management District 26 September 19, 2022 - November 7, 2022 |
3 Wild Turkeys, either sex, any age* | ||
| Wildlife Management District 28 September 19, 2022 - November 7, 2022 |
2 Wild Turkeys, either sex, any age* | ||
| Wildlife Management Districts 6-8, 10-14, 18, 19, 27 & 29 September 19, 2022 - November 7, 2022 |
1 Wild Turkey, either sex, any age* | ||
| Wildlife Management Districts 1-5, 9 | Closed to taking of Wild Turkeys | ||
| Youth Fall Wild Turkey Day September 17, 2022 |
May take up to 2 Wild Turkeys of any sex or age, without exceeding a WMD bag limit that has a 1-bird limit. | ||
| *May take up to five wild turkeys for the fall season, but cannot exceed an individual WMD bag limit, the order in which they are taken does not matter. | |||
| Spring Wild Turkey (bow and arrow, crossbow or shotgun) |
Wildlife Management Districts 7, 9-29 All hunters: May 1, 2023 - June 3, 2023 |
2 bearded Wild Turkeys* | |
| Wildlife Management Districts 1-6 and 8 All hunters: May 1, 2023 - June 3, 2023 |
1 bearded Wild Turkey** | ||
| Youth Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Day April 29, 2023 |
May take up to 2 bearded Wild Turkeys from WMDs that have a 2-bird limit. | ||
| **May take up to 2 turkeys for the spring season, but an individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded. The order in which they are taken does not matter. | |||
See Laws Pertaining to Hunting Equipment for information on the use of crossbows.
